The Deputy Minister for Defence, Hon. Ernest Brogya Genfi, has briefed Parliament’s joint committee on Defence, Interior, Foreign Affairs, and National Security on measures being taken to enhance security following the terrorist attack on Ghanaian tomato traders in Burkina Faso, which claimed eight lives and left three injured.
Hon. Genfi revealed that two Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) in Jirapa and Hamile are ready and will soon be fully operational to strengthen security along Ghana’s northern borders. Surveillance has also been intensified along key border corridors to prevent future attacks.
He further disclosed that government has approved the deployment of Defence Attachés to six high-risk countries — Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Israel, Iran, and Libya — to bolster protection of Ghanaians abroad. Ghana is also collaborating with Burkinabe authorities through targeted training to improve escort duties and security.
The Deputy Minister added that selected security personnel will undergo academic and intelligence-based training at specialised centres, with a focus on escort operations. He stressed that these initiatives form part of a broader strategy to safeguard Ghanaian citizens both domestically and internationally.
The briefing underscored government’s commitment to strengthening national security infrastructure and ensuring the safety of citizens in the face of growing regional threats.
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